Course Description

Learn how to teach your dog to collect, when to use that collection, how to cue collection, and how to maintain this invaluable skill set.

How do handlers get those incredibly tight turns? Collection! In this class we will be dealing with the various collection cues necessary to create the utmost in efficiency on course! You will learn how to teach collection as well as transition it from one jump to coursework. This class will teach basics through advanced handling techniques and will feature drills to emphasize all stages.

This class features:

Downloadable written instructions and FAQs for each game

Video explanations

Video demos

FAQs for each game

Pre-Games to be ready for when class starts

Private Facebook group for all participants with bonus information and live interactions!

Course Structure, Requirements & Equipment

Categories: Handling, Foundation

Level: Open to All

Course Length:

4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 1 year after completion of course)

Course Structure:

Discussion with other students (working and auditing) in the Class Forum as well as access to the general AU forums.

Access to Class Chat

Access to Faculty Office Hours

Equipment needed:

(working participants only): 8 jumps, 2 tunnels

Space needed:

60 x 60

Office Hours:

Yes, TBD

Course Participation & Tuition Levels

Type of participation:

Working (can view and read all videos/assignments/posts from instructor, will get instructor answers to course-specific questions posted about assignments and specific to your dog, can actively participate in class forum and chat) Limit: 15

Auditing (can view and read all videos/assignments/posts from instructor and working students, will get instructor answers to course-specific questions posted, can actively participate in class forum, chat and office hours) Limit: Unlimited

Observing (can view and read all videos/assignments/posts from instructor but cannot post or ask questions or participate in discussions) Limit: Unlimited